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A beloved grandfather died in what police are calling a “freak accident” at a Nebraska McDonald’s drive-thru.Michael Dickinson, 69, suffered fatal injuries after he somehow became trapped between the payment window and his car at the fast food chain’s store in Grand Island, some 24 miles southwest of Lincoln, local authorities said.

Grandfather dies in ‘freak accident’ at McDonald’s drive-thru

Trump supporter: GDP numbers are a 'full out win' for TrumpAs people review their post-Christmas bills, President Donald Trump declared victory after the Commerce Department data showed the US economy expanded at its fastest pace in two years. Reports credit the economic growth to spending primarily driven by wealthy Americans and the federal government.

Trump supporter: GDP numbers are a “full out win” for Trump

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg confirms Alain Rodriguez Colina passed away on Christmas Day, more than seven weeks after the Nov. 4 disasterNTSB releases preliminary report on UPS plane crashFormer NTSB investigator Charley Pereira joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to analyze a new report on the UPS plane crash in Louisville, noting no official cause has been determined and reviewing footage showing the left engine breaking loose during takeoff.

UPS plane crash in Louisville claims 15th victim weeks after fiery takeoff failure

Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner were friends to Martin Scorsese, and their recent deaths fill the Oscar-winning filmmaker with "profound sadness."In a guest essay for The New York Times published Christmas Day, Scorsese paid tribute to his fellow director and reminisced about meeting for the first time and working together, though he also took a grave tone when discussing the Reiners' suspected homicides.

Rob Reiner's death fills Martin Scorsese with 'profound sadness'

Former "Bachelorette" JoJo Fletcher and her husband, Jordan Rodgers, welcomed their first baby via emergency cesarean section days before Christmas, the couple announced.Fletcher wrote on Instagram that she went for a sonogram appointment on Tuesday and "found out we needed to deliver via emergency c section that day."

Former 'Bachelorette' welcomes 1st first baby via emergency c-section

When a woman in Alabama lost her younger brother to leukemia when he just five years old in 1948, there was no treatment and no hope of recovery.Now, 77 years later, her great-grandson is fighting the same disease but this time things are different.Madeline Staples is close to her grandmother Brenda Ogle, in almost every sense of the word.

Great Grandma Watched Baby Brother Die—77 Years Later Gets Devastating News

Quintrevion Wisner led the Longhorns in rushing yards in 2024 and 2025Fox News Flash top sports headlines for December 26Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.The Texas Longhorns offense took a huge hit before the team’s bowl game against the Michigan Wolverines next week.

Texas' top running back to enter transfer portal

Epstein survivors’ attorney questions DOJ after discovery of 1M new documentsThe Department of Justice says it is reviewing more than a million newly uncovered Epstein-related documents, delaying their release as survivors’ attorney James Marsh and some lawmakers criticize how the case has been handled.

Epstein survivors’ attorney questions DOJ after discovery of 1M new documents

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he will meet with President Trump in the “near future,” leaving open the possibility for more peace talks between Ukraine and Russia before the end of the year.“We are not losing a single day,” Zelensky wrote on the social platform X.

Zelensky says meeting with Trump coming in ‘near future’ amid peace talks

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.The All-NBA forward, who is averaging 29.4 points, shot 13 of 20 from the field and made two 3-pointers.

Jaylen Brown scores 30 points and the Celtics make 20 3-pointers to beat the Pacers 140-122

The Times Square ball drop ringing in 2026 will take on a patriotic red, white and blue theme to launch yearlong celebrations marking America’s birthdaySummer Times Square ball drop to celebrate America's 250th birthdayTimes Square will host a summertime ball drop on July 3, the eve of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, America250 chair Rosie Rios said Friday.

Times Square ball goes red, white and blue for America's 250th birthday

"Big Brother" alum Mickey Lee died on Thursday after suffering multiple heart attacks following flu complications, according to her family."Big Brother" alum Mickey Lee died on Thursday after suffering multiple heart attacks following flu complications, according to her family. She was 35.

‘Big Brother' star Mickey Lee dies at 35 after cardiac arrests from flu complications

Starting as a roadie and guitar tech, Bamonte joined the band in 1990 after its breakthrough album DisintegrationPerry Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboard player for the Cure, has died aged 65.The musician, known affectionately as Teddy, passed away after a short illness over Christmas, the band announced on their website.

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for the Cure, dies aged 65

Costco Auto Program is a game-changerA man bought a Toyota RAV4 through the Costco Auto Program after seeing it in a small pamphlet. The process, according to Vince Rives (@vincerives) was “easier” and cheaper than going through a dealership.Rives posted about the purchase on TikTok on Dec. 22, and since then, his clip has generated over 1.7 million views.

‘I’m Never Buying A Car Without Costco Again’: Man Buys Toyota Through Costco Auto Program. Then He’s Shocked

Leavitt will stay in her role as White House press secretary, a senior White House official told Fox News DigitalKaroline Leavitt: The White House will have a big, beautiful ballroom for generations to comeWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discusses President Donald Trump's renovations, Karine Jean-Pierre's criticisms and the government shutdown on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

Karoline Leavitt is expecting a baby girl in May 2026, says motherhood is 'closest thing to Heaven on Earth'

Health officials are warning about a surge in so-called “super flu” cases as a particularly aggressive strain drives higher-than-usual hospitalizations this season. Patients are reporting intense symptoms that can escalate quickly, especially among older adults, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.Early hospital reports show that more New Yorkers sought emergency care for flu-related complaints in the week ending Dec. 20 than in any comparable week over the past 10 years, the New York Times reported Friday.

Super Flu Symptoms: What to Know as Cases Surge

Police in New Jersey claim they have arrested a dozen child predators as part of a multi-agency undercover operation designed to catch people who were allegedly trying to lure children using social media and different online messaging applications.Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said that “Operation Bad Santa” was a success, nabbing the suspects — including a middle school teacher — over several days between December 8 and December 15.

New Jersey Police Arrest 12 Child Predators, Including a Teacher, as Part of ‘Operation Bad Santa’

Elsie Hewitt's giving more updates about new motherhood ... including sharing a glimpse of her tight abs with fans -- as well as the adult diaper she's rocking!The model shared a selfie Friday ... pointing out her unusual undergarment -- which many women wear after giving birth to protect against heavy bleeding, urine leakage and other common occurrences.

Elsie Hewitt Shows Off Toned Tummy, Adult Diaper Two Weeks After Giving Birth

The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at $125 million ahead of the drawing on Friday, Dec. 26, just two days after one ticket holder in Arkansas won Powerball's $1.70 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve.If one lucky person hits the jackpot, they have two options: take home a one-time, lump-sum cash payment of $56.9 million, or receive an immediate payment followed by annual checks, each 5% larger than the previous year.

Mega Millions winning numbers for Dec. 26 drawing: $125M jackpot

China’s advanced JF‑17 Thunder fighter is expanding its global appeal, achieving another potential export milestone this year after debuting in static and flying displays at two major international airshows.Pakistan markets the Chinese co-developed JF-17 as a lower-cost multi-role fighter and has positioned itself as a supplier able to offer aircraft, training and maintenance outside Western supply chains.

China Finds New Buyer for Fighter Jet

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A shooter armed with several guns opened fire in the lobby of an Idaho sheriff’s office and the street outside Friday, injuring three people before being killed in a standoff with law enforcement, the local sheriff said Friday.The suspected gunman fired shots at a pickup truck outside the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace before entering the lobby and firing into the station, Shoshone County Sheriff William Eddy said at a news conference.

3 injured after gunman opens fire on sheriff’s office in Idaho before being fatally shot in standoff, officials say

Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell lambasted a performer’s decision to cancel an annual Christmas Eve jazz concert, following the addition of President Donald Trump’s name to the Washington, DC, arts venue.In a letter, which the Kennedy Center shared a copy of with CNN, Grenell sharply criticizes jazz artist Chuck Redd’s actions and praises Trump for his leadership as the center’s chairman — a role the president’s handpicked board elected him to early in his second term after he ousted his predecessor.

Kennedy Center president rebukes performer who called off Christmas Eve show over addition of Trump’s name

The neurologic disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE has most often been found in people who experienced repeated blows to the head while playing contact sports and there’s now evidence of genetic damage inside the brain, too.The researchers examined the brains of football players and others with the rare neurological disease, and the genetic damage they found looks similar to what they see in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Hidden genetic damage is part of CTE, too, study finds

I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this… that drawer at the bottom of your oven probably isn’t for storing sheet trays and 13x9 pans. I know. It's a lot to take in, and you’re probably connecting the dots and figuring out why your pans look a little bit crispier than they used to.

I Just Realized The Drawer Under My Oven Is NOT For Storing Pans—Here's Why

Fans say the lookalike is perfect for formal occasionsJennifer Lawrence is ending the year in stylish, minimalist-approved looks. In mid-December, she attended a Die My Love screening in New York City with a sleek handbag. With a rounded design, the $3,700 handbag sold out online; however, this lookalike nails the designer charm for a fraction of the cost.

Jennifer Lawrence’s Rich Mom Wardrobe Includes This Sold-Out Bag — Get the Look for $26

The president posted images to Truth Social amid a lawsuit over controversial name change to include TrumpCritics lose it after Trump renames Kennedy CenterDemocrat lawmakers erupt after the Kennedy Center board votes to add President Donald Trump’s name.President Donald Trump teased potential new marble armrests that could be used for seats at the Trump Kennedy Center.

Trump reveals potential Kennedy Center marble armrests 'unlike anything ever done or seen before'

Shoppers looking for an affordable new car in 2025 don’t have many options left, which makes the country’s cheapest new model stand out even more. While most automakers have abandoned the entry-level segment, this budget-friendly compact remains one of the last true bargains on the market, and it’s not just inexpensive.

The cheapest new car in America is more reliable than a Corolla

A TikTok video showing a traveler’s worst luggage nightmare has gone viral on TikTok.The clip was shared by @kelssssricardoooo and has amassed over 2.6 million views since it was posted on December 1. Text overlaid on the video reads: "Thinking about the time my mom’s luggage came out like this."

Tourist Mortified As Mom’s Bag Arrives After Flight—and There’s a Problem

Santa’s little spy went from shelf to scorched.One mom had a holiday meltdown this week after accidentally “roasting” her daughter’s Elf on the Shelf — and nearly igniting Christmas chaos in the process.“I forgot the f—g elf was in the oven,” she admitted in a viral Reddit post, recalling the moment she preheated for half-baked pizzas and nearly turned her festive spy into a charred disaster.

Tired mom horrified to remember bizarre place she hid daughter’s Elf on the Shelf: ‘Blame elf’s disappearance on the dog’

Anthony Davis is once again expected to miss time for the Dallas Mavericks due to his latest injury, ESPN reports.Davis played just 11 minutes against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day before leaving with a groin injury. He did not return to the game and finished with just three points and three rebounds as the Mavericks fell to the Warriors 126-116.